I completed my MBBS from Kasturba Medical College, Manipal University, followed by an MD in Internal Medicine from King George Medical University, Lucknow. I further specialized with a DM in Medical Oncology from Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai. My professional journey includes serving as a Specialist in the Medical Oncology Department at Tata Memorial Hospital and as an Assistant Professor of Medical Oncology at AIIMS, New Delhi. I then worked as a Consultant Medical Oncologist at MAX Super Specialty Hospital, New Delhi, from March 2016 to October 2019. Formerly an Associate Director at Medanta Lucknow, I now hold the position of Senior Director & Head - Medical Oncology at Max Super Speciality Hospital, Lucknow.

I firmly believe in practicing Evidence Based Medicine. My area of expertise is diagnosis and medical management of cancer, including use of chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immuno-therapy and hormonal therapy in cancer management. I practice both solid tumor oncology and hematolymphoid oncology. I have special interest in the management of Breast cancer, gastro-intestinal cancer, Urological cancers, Lung Cancer & Gynaecological cancers.

During last 16 years, I have worked on several oncology research projects (both solid tumors and hemato-lymphoid malignancies) and I have published over 45 research articles in various National and International Peer Reviewed Journals. I presented this work in several National and International conferences. I am also involved as Principal Investigator and Co Investigator in multicentric clinical trials in oncology.

During last six years, I have been actively involved in training, education and as a thesis guide of medical oncology residents and clinical research students at the following institutes – Tata Memorial Hospital Mumbai, AIIMS New Delhi and Max Healthcare New Delhi. I have been actively involved in carrying out many cancer awareness programmes/camps/talks at National level, both for Urban and Rural population. I have also conducted several sessions with physicians, pulmonologists, urologists, gastroenterologists and gynaecologists in India with the objective of understanding and addressing their queries on cancer, and also to apprise them of ever improving survival outcomes with the availability of newer treatment options.

I am a member of American Society of Clinical Oncology, European Society of Medical Oncology, Indian Society of Oncology, Delhi Oncology Forum, Delhi Urological Society and few other Oncology societies. I have received various awards including fellowships from Indian Council of Medical Reaserch (ICMR) and Department of Science and Technology (DST), India; and certifications from Australia and Asia Pacific Clinical Oncology Research Development (ACORD) Group, Australia and Society of Critical Care Medicine, California, USA.

PROFESSIONAL MISSION STATEMENT

To work towards improving quality and quantity of life of patients suffering from Cancer by practicing ethical, evidence-based and comprehensive oncology with humane touch and also by conducting quality research in this field.

VISION FOR THE INSTITUTION

Develop into a centre of excellence for research, diagnosis and treatment of Cancer.